Field Operations Coordinator (Alaska & Washington)
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is a North American nonprofit organization with chapters throughout Canada and the United States. BHA seeks to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.
Now, more than ever before, we need wild lands: places that offer solitude and challenge to rekindle the fire at the heart of the human soul. BHA is a nonpartisan group of sportsmen and women who are standing up for these places and for the outdoor access opportunities they represent. We are North America’s leading conservation organization dedicated to our public lands legacy and the waters, wildlife and traditions they sustain.
Description:
This role reports to the Alaska Program Manager, working collaboratively to ensure BHA’s grassroots network is organized, supported, and activated in relevant and high-profile policy.
This role focuses on chapter operations, volunteer engagement, board development, and outreach. The Field Ops Coordinator will support and strengthen BHA’s grassroots presence across Alaska in addition to supporting the Washington Chapter of BHA.
The ideal candidate can work effectively with limited supervision and remain flexible and organized in a fast-paced work environment. They quickly analyze and solve problems, collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, build and maintain long-term relationships, and communicate effectively. The successful candidate will represent BHA with integrity and champion its mission and values in all facets of their work.
Primary Responsibilities
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Increase volunteer board capacity by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and development of chapter board members and volunteers
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Lead grassroots outreach and represent BHA at events
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Activate members and supporters to engage in state legislatures, meetings with decision-makers, and other events as needed.
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Handle planning, promotion and execution for events, workshops, and community engagement, including at least one flagship fundraiser per year
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Support chapter communications, Basecamp, and CRM tracking
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Support chapter communications through BHA’s website, email marketing system and state-based social media to elevate BHA’s profile, attract new members and partners, and advance policy priorities.
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Work with BHA’s marketing and communications staff to produce online content highlighting chapter policy priorities, leaders and conservation successes.
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Work with BHA’s market and communications staff and Alaska Program Manager to write letters to the editor, opinion columns and letters to state and federal legislators.
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Assist Alaska Program Manager with organizational metrics, grant reporting, and grant proposals.
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Monitor and research policy priorities related to public lands, hunting, fishing and management of fish, wildlife, and habitat.
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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Passion for hunting, angling, conservation, and public lands and waters
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Demonstrated experience in grassroots organizing, volunteer coordination, community engagement, or nonprofit program support.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse communities.
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Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently while coordinating across a decentralized team.
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Willingness to work flexible hours and travel within Alaska and to Washington State up to 25% of the time, as well as travel to annual staff trips or events when necessary.
Ideal Qualifications
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Preferably a hunter and/or angler.
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Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental studies, communications, public policy, community development, or a related field, plus a minimum of two years of practical experience.
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Familiarity with Alaska communities, regional dynamics, and outdoor user groups
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Previous experience in nonprofit volunteer management and grassroots organizing is strongly preferred.
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Event planning and grassroots outreach experience
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Experience with digital tools such as CRM systems, Basecamp, email marketing platforms, and social media.
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Must conduct work with integrity, good humor and a focus on developing partnerships, building trust and strengthening professional relationships.
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Must demonstrate the ability to work with and interact with sportsmen and women and have a general knowledge of current and historical conservation issues, economics and the current political landscape.
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Must be innovative and a resourceful self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
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Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Must be able to lift 25 pounds and have a valid driver’s license.
BHA is headquartered in Missoula, Montana. We offer a stimulating and fun work environment, health insurance and 401K plan match, generous leave package including annual time off for backcountry hunting/fishing, and discounts with BHA corporate partners.
Starting Salary & Term: $60,000 - $65,000 annually. Compensation dependent on prior experience and qualifications.
Location: Remote, Alaska
Application: To apply send cover letter and resume to hiring committee at Careers@backcountryhunters.org with the subject line “Field Operations Coordinator”
Please attach your cover letter and resume as one pdf document. The application cover letter should outline both your interest and qualifications for this position.
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is an equal opportunity employer.
Nadia Marji
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